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The Greek fleet at Salamis was commanded by the Spartan admiral Eurybiades.

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Q: What was the name of the Athenian general that defeated Xerxes at the battle of Salamis?
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Who was been defeated in the battle of salamis?

Xerxes I of Persia was defeated in the naval battle of Salamis by Athenian admiral Themistocles .


The xerxes athenian leader sank most of the Persian fleet at salamis?

Xerxes was the Persian, not the Athenian leader. No leader at the battle sank most of anyone's fleet.


Who led the Persian army in 480 BC (and was defeated in a sea battle at Salamis)?

King Xerxes.


His Persian fleet was defeated at Salamis?

King Xerxes' fleet of ships from Phonecia, Egypt and Asian-Greeks was defeated at the Battle of Salamis by the Greek fleet led by Spartan Admiral Eurybiades.


What king attacked and destroyed Athens only to be defeated by salamis bay?

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The great athenian general who set a trap for xerxes navy and his army?

Themistocles set a trap for the Persian navy at Salamis. He didn't set any trap for the Persian army other than when the Persian fleet was defeated and had to withdraw to Asia, the Persian cargo fleet could no longer supply the army, and half of it had to be sent home.


Who won the Greek war salamis?

The Greek city-state of Athens emerged as the victor in the naval Battle of Salamis during the Greco-Persian Wars. Led by Themistocles, the Athenian fleet defeated the Persian navy, which was under the command of King Xerxes I. The victory at Salamis was a significant turning point in the war and helped secure Greek independence from the Persian Empire.


Where did Xerxes see his Navy destroyed at?

The Battle of Salamis on 29 September 480 BCE.


What happened when the Persian King Xerxes invaded the Greek Homeland?

His forces had an initial naval victory at Artemesion, but was then defeated at Salamis, Plataia and Mycale. The Persian invasion failed.


What did xerxes witness in salamis?

A foothill of Mt Aigaleos above the overlooking the strait between Athens and Salamis.


Which ancient king watched the battle of salamis bay?

Xerxes I.


What Persian leader lost at the battle of salamis?

Xerxes I of Persia .